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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.40, 1,259.02 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.40, 1,259.02 and 291.55 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.40 : 1,259.02 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.40/1,259.02 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.40x = 1,259.02 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.40x = 367,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,067.28/839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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